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Inside the Virtual DNC: Highlights of the Democratic leaders from Wisconsin who spoke to the nation

Inside the Virtual DNC: Highlights of the Democratic leaders from Wisconsin who spoke to the nation

Posted by | Aug 24, 2020 |

Much has been written about the loss of prestige and financial shock that Milwaukee experienced, as a result of the 2020 Democratic National Convention transforming into a digital format. The crowds of thousands would never arrive, the economic boost did not materialize, and the city’s spotlight dimmed to a faint glow. The result of the altered plans, dictated by science and safety due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meant that in-person political speeches in Milwaukee were limited to hometown leaders. Local and state officials spoke over the four nights of the convention, from August 17 to 20, to share Milwaukee’s...

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Within the Folds: Sculpture Milwaukee’s 2020 collection aims to engage public on cultural issues

Within the Folds: Sculpture Milwaukee’s 2020 collection aims to engage public on cultural issues

Posted by | Aug 22, 2020 |

Nineteen creative works scattered over a mile and a half of downtown Milwaukee for the annual free exhibition of international, national, and regional artists, officially went on view beginning August 19. The featured pieces continued Sculpture Milwaukee’s tradition of committed to engaging the cultural issues of our time. Overcoming significant logistical challenges and delays brought on by the global pandemic, the fourth edition of Sculpture Milwaukee features an expanded curatorial program. In addition to the artworks selected by the project’s Founding Art Advisor, Russell Bowman and Marilu Knode, Director of Curatorial Affairs and Education, the 2020 exhibition also includes...

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Adapted for Home Screens: Milwaukee Film will present two Virtual Film Festivals

Adapted for Home Screens: Milwaukee Film will present two Virtual Film Festivals

Posted by | Aug 22, 2020 |

Milwaukee Film will hold two 15-day virtual film festivals this fall as a way to bring the greater Milwaukee community together in film. Though it will be held entirely virtually, the 12th annual Milwaukee Film Festival (MFF2020), presented by Associated Bank, will take place during its previously announced dates of October 15 to 29. The second Minority Health Film Festival (MHFF) will expand to 15 days, running from September 10 to 24. “This is a way for us to give our community some much-needed opportunities to connect and celebrate. Usually our fall events wrap up an incredibly packed season...

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Milwaukee allocates $15 Million in CARES Act Funding to city residents for rent support and assistance

Milwaukee allocates $15 Million in CARES Act Funding to city residents for rent support and assistance

Posted by | Aug 21, 2020 |

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Wisconsin in early March, the City of Milwaukee has been actively working to keep Milwaukee families housed. On July 30 the City of Milwaukee announced an allocation of an additional $15 million in CARES Act funding for rent support and assistance to help over 3,000 families remain in stable housing. “With the end of federal assistance, I’m very concerned that people will be losing their homes,” said Mayor Tom Barrett. “I have been very pleased to see that as families seek help, many landlords have been holding back on evictions, knowing that rent support...

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Uniting America: Democrats offer multiple streaming platforms to watch national convention each night

Uniting America: Democrats offer multiple streaming platforms to watch national convention each night

Posted by | Aug 17, 2020 |

The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced on August 7 that there would be more than a dozen options for the public to watch the 2020 Democratic National Convention, ensuring that this year’s convention could reach viewers where they are, however they prefer to watch, across the entire nation. With an unprecedented number of ways to tune in, the 2020 convention will engage voters in innovative ways and unite the country around America’s shared values. The convention will take place over four nights from August 17 to 20. Convention programming will air live from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. Central...

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Milwaukee DNC partners donate 75 Apple laptops to MPS to expand tech resources for virtual education

Milwaukee DNC partners donate 75 Apple laptops to MPS to expand tech resources for virtual education

Posted by | Aug 17, 2020 |

The Democratic National Convention Committee and Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee, alongside Representative Gwen Moore of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, announced a donation on August 16 of over 75 MacBook Air notebook computers to the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) system. The laptops, which were purchased in 2020 to be used by staff leading up to and during the convention, will help MPS bolster the technology resources available to students, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As the local Host Committee, we’ve consistently stated that our greatest responsibility is to our neighbors—and that includes our neighbors of all ages and...

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